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Activity Code: FLIM100
Greater Brisbane Hot Air Balloon Flight
Description
The Greater Brisbane and Scenic Rim region in South East Queensland is the ultimate place to experience the magic and adventure of hot air ballooning. After being greeted 20 minutes prior to sunrise, your pilot will brief you and your fellow passengers on the morning's proceedings. After final weather checks by the pilot, you will then be taken to the chosen launch site, based on the mornings wind speed and direction. You might even be able to assist with the inflation of the hot air balloon. Once the balloon is inflated, the hot air balloon will lift off for your flight which will be approximately 1 hour in duration. Whilst floating majestically and effortlessly, your balloon flight combines the city and country in one flight. Your balloon flight is tranquil yet exhilarating. As the world slowly awakens, you float peacefully overhead, witnessing the serenity in slow motion from the balloon basket. Breathtaking views of the city of Ipswich and its classic Queenslanders, heritage buildings and homes, Flinders Peak, Mt. Walker, the Great Dividing ranges, McPherson Ranges, Mt. Tamborine, Moreton Bay, the skyline of Brisbane, Mount Coot-tha, D'Aguilar Range, Wivenhoe Dam, the Brisbane, Fassifern and Lockyer Valleys and the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers. Upon landing, you may become involved in assisting the crew in packing up the hot air balloon or taking photographs. Afterwards our crew will return you to Ipswich for a sumptuous sit down restaurant champagne breakfast, including a full hot breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, and hash browns) and a continental breakfast (cereals, breads, pastries, fruit, yoghurt, juice, milk, tea,coffee). A commemorative flight certificate will be presented to each passenger to conclude the morning's activity.
Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Location
Ipswich (Brisbane - Queensland)
Ipswich, Brisbane. Breathtaking views from the balloon may include the heritage city of Ipswich & it's beautiful old buildings, churches, Queenslander architecture, parks & gardens & the meandering Bremer River. Passengers also float peacefully around the countryside taking in spectacular views of Flinders Peak, Mt Walker, and the Great Dividing Range, Mc Pherson Ranges, Lamington National Park through to Mt Tamborine, Moreton Bay, the Brisbane City skyline, Mount Cooth-tha, the D'aguilar Ranges, Wivenhoe Dam, the Brisbane, Lockyer & Fassifern Valleys, as well as the Brisbane & Bremer Rivers.
Participant Guidelines
For flight manifest purposes, all passengers' names and estimated weights(kgs) must be advised. The booking office must be notified if you are over 90 kgs, or have any medical issues. Anyone over 115kg will incur a 50% surcharge. Women are not permitted to fly during pregnancy.
Casual comfortable clothing and flat closed shoes. All passengers must complete and sign a standard company 'Registration, Medical Check & Assumption of Risk' form before the flight. You will be briefed and given safety instructions on the day. This includes take off & landing positions.
Price Valid For
1
Booking Notes
Must be booked at least 1 day before activity.
Child prices valid for ages 6 - 12 years. No infants permitted. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers must be independently mobile to embark and disembark the balloon basket. Meeting point and supplier flight confirmation details provided immediately after booking. This experience is completely weather dependent - final flight and weather confirmations are carried out the night prior to the flight.
Session Length
Flights run daily at sunrise (weather and numbers permitting). Please allow approx 3-4 hours. The actual flight is approx 1 hour in duration. Start times vary throughout the year, dependant on sunrise. The exact time for your balloon flight will be communicated to you at the time of booking.
Numbers on Day
We operate with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 people in the basket. In the event that minimum numbers are not met, we reserve the right to reschedule your experience for a later date.
We operate all year round - 7 days a week - numbers & weather conditions permitting.
Cancellation Cover
It is recommended that at the time of booking, you consider purchasing GoDo Cancellation Cover. The GoDo Cancellation Cover is insurance cover for the purchaser when losses are incurred if the activity is canceled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier. Click here for details of the GoDo Cancellation Cover. Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND or guarantee exchange; Should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you may be able to make a claim to Mondial Insurance, Cancellation Cover provider.
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